1980 Buick Estate vs. 2010 BMW 116
To start off, 2010 BMW 116 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Estate would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 500 kg more than 2010 BMW 116. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 2010 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Buick | BMW |
| Model | Estate | 116 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
